Showing posts with label diet. Show all posts
Showing posts with label diet. Show all posts

Monday, January 16, 2012

Protein Prevents Fat Storage: New Study

A new study proves that if you eat too little protein, you may gain weight more quickly, but if you eat more protein you can prevent excess fat storage.

25 men and women were monitored in a controlled environment. They were given 1,000 calories more than they needed each day. One half were given a low protein diet and the other half were given a high protein diet. Each group gained weight, because they were both eating too much, but the low protein group gained 40% less fat even though both groups ate the same amount in excess.

If you are dieting, make sure you get plenty of protein. Have protein in every meal and snack. Even if it's an unhealthy snack, make sure it contains nuts, peanut butter, or some other protein. Always keep almonds handy, especially at work or when you are away from home. Snack on yogurt.

Eating more protein prevents fat storage and can help you attain your weight loss goals sooner.

Saturday, June 25, 2011

Coconut Oil Weight Loss Benefits

Did you know coconut oil may help you reach your weight loss goals? Coconut oil is a pretty impressive supplement and it has many weight loss benefits. Here are the weight loss benefits of coconut oil:
  • Appetite suppression
  • Boosts metabolism
  • Increases energy
  • Improves thyroid functioning
  • Improves digestion
Coconut oil increases your metabolism because it relieves stress on the pancreas. Since coconut oil regulates blood sugar, it decreases your appetite. That will make you less prone to snacking and binges. Coconut oil is able to increase your energy during the day. Coconut oil also improves the functioning of your thyroid, which can lead to weight loss.

Coconut oil is one of the great herbal supplements for weight loss. It's very healthy for you. Not only does it help you lose weight, but it does so many other things for your body. I wouldn't be without this amazing supplement.

Friday, June 24, 2011

Grapefruit Peel and Weight Loss

Grapefruit peel promotes weight loss. Don't worry, you don't actually have to eat the peel, although that would be beneficial to you. You can take it in capsule form if the thought of eating grapefruit peel is unbearable. Here are the things grapefruit peel (grapefruit rind) can do for you in order to help you lose weight:
  • Suppresses appetite
  • Inhibits insulin response
  • Boosts metabolism
  • Reduces water weight
Grapefruit peel contains many nutrients that your body needs. It helps satisfy hunger. It helps get rid of that extra water weight you might be carrying around also. If you choose to actually eat the peel, there will be many more benefits and fiber also.

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Friday, December 31, 2010

Herbs For Weight Loss

Everyone is always focused on their appearance. Most people are over weight and most people would like to lose weight. Using herbs with your diet and exercise routine will greatly enhance your results for weight loss. Here are some herbs that can help you with your weight loss goals.

Seaweed will boost your metabolism. Your metabolism is determined by your age, weight, and activity level and also by the foods you eat. It is best to go with a supplement that contains seaweed in safe levels.

Green tea will also boost your metabolism. Green tea has thermogenic properties that burn fat.

Cayenne will help you burn more fat. It can also help with faster digestion of foods. The faster foods are able to move through your body, the less fat that is stored in your body from those foods.

Ginseng gives you more energy. With an increase in energy, you can do more exercising. It also boosts your metabolism and helps you burn more fat.

Hoodia is known to suppress your apetite. If you aren't hungry as much, you are likely to snack less. Hoodia can help aid in your weight loss goals.

Nettle is a diuretic that can get rid of water weight and also boost metabolism.

You can find many supplements that contain these herbs. If you look at bottles of diet pills, you will see that they contain a lot of these herbs in their ingredients. That's because these herbs really work and they get your metabolism going.